Rolf Method of Malibu

John is flat out amazing and beyond talented in finding the pain points in your body and effectively releasing them. He was able to quickly give me neck mobility back, break up years of knots and tension in my traps, and relieve the lock up of my shoulders. (Good) Pain and gain, so worth it. Thank you John!

For many years, I’ve seen John’s sign as I passed it on PCH and thought to myself, «I gotta get in there», and I have to say that I’m glad I finally did. I’m very active and my body takes a beating from all the surfing, tennis, gym, yoga and golf that I’m consistently doing, I can use all the rehab I can get. John is careful, thorough, strong and clearly knowledgeable about his craft. I left his practice blissed out and feeling a little bit taller. Thanks John for your great work, I’ll be back!

I have heard many good things about John, and his Rolfing method. Recently, I injured my lower back, and had a great deal of pain in my low back and down the left side of my leg. After one visit with John, my left side is dramatically better. I have virtually no pain and my low back and left hip and leg move much easier. I was so impressed with John’s knowledge, expertise and skill that I purchased a 10 session package with him so he can work his magic on my entire body. I highly recommend John and his Rolfing skills to anyone who wants to feel the best they can.

Sorry to sounds like a Televangelist, but I am HEEEALED! I came to Malibu for a 3 day yoga retreat and knew it was going to be tough the very first. day. I’ve had some hip issues for the last year and been to Ortho doc, chiro, training… all these have helped but my hip completely opened up after 90 minutes with John. Ive passed by his place 100 times… so glad I finally came to see him. If you have not tried Rolfing,…time to try!

I felt like I left with a different better body.

I am so happy that John came in to my life! After only three Rolfing sessions I have had a drastic transformation. I am 22-​years-​old and have experienced over 10 years of migraines and severe neck and lower back pain. I have tried every form of massage and nothing even came close to a single Rolfing session! He locates exactly where the root of the issue is coming from and works hard to eliminate the pain. The relief that the Rolfing method provides is not only instant it is lasting. My first session I came to him after my lower back was in severe spasm and I could barely move, after that session I haven’t had any pain whatsoever in my lower back (which is crazy since I have to sit at a desk all day every day for work). My last two sessions I came in with my regular migraine and after minutes of him working on my scalp the pain is completely relieved and I am left feeling clearer than ever. I can easily say this is the absolute best massage experience I have ever had as well as the most effective healing experience for my whole body. So grateful!

I have lived in Malibu for a year and a half. The massage therapist in Santa Monica I typically see was out of the country for the summer, and I had let my back and neck issues accumulate to the point I could barely move my neck side to side and sleeping was incredibly painful because of both my back and neck pain. My husband suggested that I attempt to find a massage therapist who was local to where we live now rather waiting until my regular massage therapist returned from Europe. I got on Unilocal and found John based on all the high reviews of people who seemed to have similar issues upon seeing him, and then felt completely healed after leaving. I called him and was most grateful he made time to see me within a couple hours of my initial call.
John worked on my back for close to 2.5 hours due to how much healing was needed. I am a psychotherapist and carry a lot of tension in my neck from the work I do, and I have incredibly tight hamstrings as a gift from family, which always wreak havoc on my back. John certainly had his work cut out for him. He worked so hard and literally worked through every problematic issue that my body was holding on to. By the time the massage was finished I felt like a different person. I felt entirely tension free, totally relaxed, my posture was upright again, and my neck had full range motion again. I told John he was a miracle worker. I also told him this was the very best massage I had ever had in my life, and I have at least 100 massages over the course of my life– in the United States, in the United Kingdom, and in Europe. I had even had Rolf massages before and nothing felt like this kind of massage.
John was aware that I work out and stretch daily, and he had told me that I would notice a big change in my stretching for the upcoming following days – that I would be able to get deeper into my positions. He was totally correct about that piece. Both my workouts and my stretches were greatly enhanced because of the massage.
The other thing worth noting is that John is such a friendly and easy-​going guy. He makes the whole massage experience very chill by making you feel right at home. His office is also super zen and relaxing.
I am so happy to have found a local massage therapist that is so out of this world. Consider yourself lucky if you get the opportunity to experience a massage with John. He is amazing!

John is the best! I have suffered for seven years with neck and back pain. In addition to that I am an aerialist and do some real intense work outs. I tried PT, Shiatsu, traditional massage, acupuncture, epidural, and even had a Doctor stab me with hypodermic needles filled with lydocain in a process called «needling.» So painful. The next step was to fuse my nerves to my spin! In a last ditch effort to not have the surgery, I found John and the Rolfing method. After just two sessions, I have the most freedom of movement I’ve had in years and the knots I lived with like unwelcome in-​laws have faded into the background. John is skillful and knowledgeable. Rolfing can be uncomfortable at times, but the end result is well worth it. John talks you through the intense moments and is very compassionate. I recommend John to any extreme athlete who is muscle bound or anyone with chronic pain. Thank you, John, for giving my the freedom of motion once again!

The best massage I have ever had. I’ve had pain for years that John was able to identify and work out. Could not recommend him more highly. Michele E.

This place is amazing! John is hands down (no pun intended) the best massuse/​bodyworker I have ever had. I have chronic neck pain, and migraines and have thrown my lower back out several times so I have been to my fair share of massage therapist… usually what happened is that I leave angry and in more pain. John really knows what he is doing and he always makes my body feel better.

Have seen John for almost 10 years. After a session the sense of relaxation and peace is amazing. I sleep well for days. There were times when i couldn’t drive to work because the pain in my lower back and legs was so bad i would have to stop and get out of my car.
Best thing to happen to me, better than any pain pills.

Having had numerous messages and actually gotten somewhat tired of them, I decided to try Rolfing instead given that my back was hurting. While the message was very painful, I can say that it was the best message I have had ever in terms of felling better a day latter. John spent more than a hour working on my legs and they fell great today. My back is not fully better but given how screwed up it was, it is vastly improved.